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chaoticwriter0526 · 2 years

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So…I just recently finished the newest chapter of Andromeda six, AND BEFORE ANYONE STARTS ANYTHING IN MY COMMENTS…

Spoliers under the cut :3

There are somethings that I liked and disliked about this chapter- WHICH IS TOTALLY FINE. You guys may have things you liked and others may have things they liked, we don’t need to bash each other for that.

Before I go into my thoughts on…the thing that everyone is talking about on the A6 tag, let me start with the minor things I did and didn’t like.

First of all, I am now the proud mother of Bob Moss. If anything were to happen to him, I would kill everyone in the room and then myself. I did run into a bug that everyone else seems to run into, specifically with June confessing that he did in fact have feelings for my traveler even though she never flirted with him?? I’m sure that the next patch will seal that up. I love love lovvvveeed the small moments with the LI’s, how both the traveler and the LI were able to just be vulnerable around each other instead of worrying about the next mission or the weight of grief and regret on their shoulders. I am going through it again just to see a different side of that scene, but I still think it’s cute. The ending of the chapter did seem a bit rushed, I will agree with some people on that. In fact, the whole chapter it self seemed...shorter (?) in a way. I don’t know if anyone else felt that way also, but it’s just something that stood out to me. I did run into a few grammar issues, but other than that the dialogue and descriptions were amazing, as always.

Now onto...the thing. More specifically, the Nerissa reveal. Before anyone comments on how I feel or that I should feel this instead of that, please note that this is my personal opinion and that I am open to have civil discussions and debates about this topic in my asks and dm’s, but I will not stand for people bashing me just because of my own thoughts. If you absolutely do not and will not stand by my opinion, the block button is there for a reason. Hugs and kisses. <3

Anyways, when the reveal happened I felt...indifferent about it at first. I wasn’t totally stoked when it happened but I wasn’t disappointed either. It was more like “Oh. That’s cool. Now can we go explore this cool new planet?”. That sort of thing. What did stand out to me about the interactions between Nerissa and the rest of the crew was the fact that when she arrived, her being there literally put the MC back into the shadow. A lot of people have complained about this, but before you click off the post, just hear me out here. What if Nerissa is not what she seems? We still have four more chapters to go through after this and this is the part of the story where things pick up in terms of action and tension. I saw someone post a picture of a dev post from discord on here and it stated that they intention behind the reveal that Nerissa was still alive as a way for character development in our travelers. I’m gonna paraphrase a bit here from the post, but it literally says that we can either treat this as the continuation of the mentor- student bond that the traveler and Nerissa had when they were still in the palace OR this is gonna be an opportunity for the traveler to realise that the person that they looked up to throughout their lives is not who they truly are. Knowing the fact that this visual novel is the definition of plot twists when looking back on the other chapters, I would say that the dev team is going to aim for something leaning towards the latter rather then the former. Of course, all of that is just a theory and I’m actually a tad bit glad that the MC can now have a chance at some character development, though I will admit that it could’ve been set up a tad bit better. The devs did a really good job at keeping her at the forefront of our minds though.

That’s all I have to say about the chapter. Thought I would put my two cents in there while everyone else was doing the same! Until next time!

#andromeda 6 #a6 #a6 spoilers #andromeda six #i'm actually excited for the next chapter #i reallllly wanna explore tilaarin #hopefully we'll get the chance #i wanna see what K looks like!!!

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thievinghippo · 7 years

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Fic Update: Courtship (6/7)

Fandom: Mass Effect: Andromeda

Chapter Title: Spiritually (read on Ao3!)

Pairing: Jaal Ama Darav/Skylar Ryder

Rating: Teen

Summary: Jaal’s family comes to Meridian, ready to ask questions and get some answers about the relationship between Ryder and Jaal.

Notes: Endgame spoilers here.

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He decides to waste no time.

After Ryder leaves to have a video conference with Bradley, the new ambassador for the Nexus, Jaal sets out to find his true mother. His nerves are on edge; he supposes that’s to be expected. Never before has he participated in a tavoan for himself. He’s asked questions for several of his siblings, but that felt a great deal different. It wasn’t his love in question.

If his true mother thinks Jaal should end the relationship... She won’t, of course she won’t; Sahuna loves Ryder, understands how important she is to him. He shakes his head. Nothing sort of Ryder becoming the opposite of who she is now - steadfast and hardworking and above all, kind - will end their relationship.

She is the love of his life, of that he is certain. An alien, born more than six hundred years ago, who then crossed dark space to find him. So many chances to miss each other by an hour, a day, or a year, and yet they are together. And she loves him.

His true mother sits in the cafeteria, surrounded by family. They leave tomorrow morning and then in the afternoon, the Tempest will leave Meridian as well. Back to Kadara, he thinks with a shudder. Perhaps Jaal will finally take up Ryder’s offer to stay on the ship when they dock.

Jaal catches his true mother’s eye, and she nods. He waits at the entrance as she stands and excuses herself. More than one family member looks back at him, all with smiles on their faces. They all know exactly what he and his true mother will talk about. There are no secrets in angaran families.

“Let us walk,” Sahuna says, taking Jaal’s arm. “Perhaps outside.”

“It’s a beautiful day,” Jaal says. “Of course, every day is beautiful here.”

Which is true. While there might be clouds in the sky, it has yet to rain once since the Hyperion crashed onto the surface of the planet. Every day has been the same temperature. People have started to joke that they will need to visit Elaaden and Voeld, simply for some variety in the weather.

It has the scientists scratching their heads. Understandably so.

They step out into the fields of Meridian and a slight breeze whispers against his cheek. Sometimes, when all is quiet around him, he feels a lure to the planet, a pull he can’t quite explain. It’s as if he is meant to be here and it makes him more grateful than ever that Ryder would like to make Meridian their home.

“I’m sure you’re eager to know your family’s thoughts,” Sahuna says.

“I am,” Jaal admits. How can he not? This is his family.

“Well, you know mine,” Sahuna says. “Ryder is lovely, though she still seems to hide a bit of herself from everyone.”

Jaal nods, knowing this to be true. But he also knows that more and more she is showing that secret side to herself to him, and it thrills him to no end, that she trusts him like that.

“But…”

The word trails off, and Jaal feels a sudden chill, even with a artificial sun shining high above. “But?” he repeats, amazed that his voice is calm when he now feels anything but.

“I will speak plain, Jaal,” Sahuna says. “You’ve always wanted a family of your own. I remember this from your earliest days.” She sighs and Jaal understands. It’s true. He’s always looked forward to having children of his own. “As far as I can tell, there is no way for you to have children with Ryder. And believe me, I’ve checked. With a number of sources.”

Of course she has.

“Just because we cannot have children together, does not mean we cannot have children,” Jaal says. He’s not broached the subject with Ryder, but he’s heard her speak to Gil and to a few others. She does plan on having children at some point, and any child she is the mother of, he would be honored to be considered the father. Perhaps he won’t have a biological child of his own, but they would have children.

“That is true,” Sahuna says. She stops walking suddenly and Jaal needs to take a step back so they face each other. Sahuna gently places her hands on either side of his face. “My son, I just want you to be happy. That is all I can ask for in this galaxy where there is so much pain.”

Jaal lowers his chin, closing his eyes. He will so miss his family when they leave for Havarl. “Ryder makes me happy, my true mother,” he says quietly. There is a part of him who thinks he should be shouting this from rooftops, letting the entire galaxy know just how dear Ryder is to him. He wonders how Ryder would react to that. Three months ago, she would hate the gesture. Now? Perhaps she would tolerate it. In three months? Perhaps she might even enjoy the display. Every day is an adventure with Ryder.

“I know she does,” Sahuna says. Jaal looks up, hearing the joy in her voice. Tears are in Sahuna’s eyes when she brings him in for a hug. “Oh, my son. I hope you strive to bring her as much joy as she does you.”

He gives himself a moment to enjoy being held, held by his true mother, before taking a step back. “Every hour of every day.”

She smiles, and Jaal find himself smiling back. “That’s all I can ask. Your family approves of your choice,” Sahuna says, taking his arm once again. ��Now, let us go and enjoy this beautiful day.”

Even though Jaal’s family approves, the tavoan is not yet over. He has one more question to answer first. He wonders who will ask the question. Someone from the Tempest, most likely. But who? The obvious person is Suvi, dealing with spiritually. But she and Ryder are not all that close.

It’s lunch time in the cafeteria when he’s approached. “Jaal?”

He looks up and there stands Lexi T’Perro. His brow furrows at the sight, wondering if she’s looking to have more tests done. Several doctors and scientists have wanted to run tests on him lately, thanks to this pull the angaran have in regards to Meridian. Today is not a day he is willing to to acquiesce. Not when his family leaves tomorrow.

“Hello,” he says, putting down his cutlery.

“May I have a moment?” she asks, hands behind her back.

She looks slightly uncomfortable and that’s when it dawns on him. Lexi will be asking the last question of the tavoan. This surprises him; Jaal is not aware that Ryder and Lexi were close friends. But then again, it’s SAM that’s organizing things. It will have only chosen her for a reason.

“Of course,” Jaal says, standing up. He tells his family where he is going and most have a knowing look on their faces. In front of someone else, he might punch one of them on the shoulder for that look, but he doubts Lexi will approve.

They walk into the hallway, where people, mostly human, are briskly walking. There is a frantic pace to Meridian, one very different from Havarl or Voeld, even with the resistance. He wonders if this is the way Meridian will always be, or if humanity will relax a bit as they embrace their new home.

“I think there’s a storage closet nearby,” Lexi says. “This doesn’t seem to be a conversation to have in front of strangers.”

Jaal says nothing to that, knowing he won’t care if anyone overhears. The more people who know, the better, as far as he’s concerned. But Ryder is more private than Jaal. So he follows Lexi into the storage closet and waits for her to speak.

“I don’t know everything about the tavoan,” Lexi says and there is an apology in her voice. “I’ve read up a bit since SAM spoke to me but there’s really not a lot of information. I’m guessing this is more a tradition that’s handed down generation to generation?”

“It is, yes,” Jaal says with a nod. “It’s worked well for the angara over the years.”

Lexi smiles, which changes her whole demeanor. She’s brighter, more calm, when there’s a smile on her face. “I can see why. It’s a lovely tradition.”

“Thank you,” Jaal says. He finds himself standing on the balls of his feet, waiting for the final question to be asked. SAM can then talk to Ryder, maybe even tonight. And then, for better or for worse, the tavoan will be over.

“So I gather I should just ask?” Lexi asks. “Does Ryder satisfy you spiritually?”

Jaal’s waited for this question. His views on spiritually have changed quickly in a short amount of time. How could they not? When he was face to face with the truth? That the Jardaan, for whatever reason, created the angara? The Jardaan are powerful enough to create the angara. Isn’t that just what a higher power is? He sees no need to bow down and worship such a people, though he hears that on Aya there are groups forming to do just that.

Maybe one day they will find the Jardaan, the creators. Jaal thinks back to what he’s read about the quarian people. He sympathized them before, now, he doesn’t know what to think. They created the geth as servants, to make the quarian’s lives easier. Is that why the Jardaan created the angara? He holds on to what Ryder said, after the discovery, that the destiny of his people is what they create. He desperately wants that to be true.

But this is his ideas of spirituality, not Ryder’s. She doesn’t believe in a higher power, but doesn’t look down on anyone who does, like so many people. And since Havarl, since seeing first hand about lives passed down to another, she’s been curious to learn more

As has he. Something they can learn together, perhaps.

“She does,” Jaal says. “She makes me better than I am. I can ask for no greater gift.”

Lexi smiles softly. “That’s a lovely sentiment. I think you’ve helped her a great deal as well. I won’t say more. I wouldn’t want to divulge any patient-doctor confidentiality, of course.”

“Of course,” Jaal says, though he doesn’t quite understand. He never has when Lexi’s said this before. Why would anyone want to keep things from the people they consider important? But it’s another difference on how things are done in the Milky Way. He will respect that.

“Well, I think that’s it,” Lexi says. “I asked, you answered. Now I should go talk to SAM.” She steps toward the exit and the door to the storage room opens. But then she turns back to him. “I’m honored to be a part of this. Truly.”

Jaal smiles widely, so pleased to know that he can consider Lexi family. Even with all the poking and prodding she’s done in the past, she is now family. “The honor is mine, Doctor Lexi T’Perro.

Her shoulders straighten a bit and with a nod, she walks out the door. Jaal waits a moment, not wanting to follow too closely. A lightness settles over him. He’s answered all the questions and his family approves of his relationship with Ryder.

Right now, even with all the uncertainty in the galaxy, there is peace in his world.

Pathfinder. Will you come to SAM node?

The question comes the moment she finished a conversation with Kesh. The Nexus had to shut down a few sections thanks to the Hyperion leaving years, maybe even decades before they planned. There’s some tension there, and Kesh is hoping that a visit from a Pathfinder might help.

Ryder’s not sure what exactly she can contribute, but when has that ever stopped anyone from asking before? She’ll do her best and try to be fair. The Nexus thought they had four arks to draw power from and now they have three. Compromises will have to be made.

But if they could find the quarian ark… Ryder pushes that thought away. The message from the ark was so cryptic. Yet, there was an ark out there, an ark full of her people. Milky Way people. Who might know more about this Reaper threat. How can they not search, even with that warning?

“Sure thing, SAM,” Ryder says.

It’s a short walk to SAM node and once she steps inside, there’s always a sense of coming home. Sometimes she wonders if that’s because of her SAM implant. Whatever the reason, this strange little place has become one of her favorite spots on the Hyperion.

She walks up to SAM’s avatar. “You wanted to talk?”

Yes, Pathfinder. The tavoan is complete. I wanted to discuss the results with you.

Ryder pushes her hands into her pockets, very aware of a sudden anxiety spike. No doubt SAM can sense it, too. What’s the worst that can happen? SAM says to break things off, because clearly she and Jaal are a poor match. But they’re not, she knows they’re not, so she tells herself to stop worrying. As if it’s that easy.

“So what do you think?” Ryder asks, resting her hands on the bar in front of her, gripping the bar with a bit more force than necessary.

Pathfinder, your pulse has sped up since you’ve entered the room. I assume this means you are worried about what I have to say. Are you?

“Be a lot less nervous if you told me what’s on your mind, SAM,” Ryder says, biting her lower lip.

Very well. Based on the concept of family, I asked your brother, Drack, Harry Carlyle, and Doctor T’Perro as the ones to ask questions. They all seemed satisfied with Jaal’s answers.

“Good to hear,” Ryder says, a knot coming undone in her chest. She lets go of the bar and rolls her shoulders. “What about you?”

Based on the conversations you’ve had with Jaal since the tavoan began, I am also satisfied. You both are committed to each other and truly seem to want to work out any differences. Your stress levels decrease when he is near, which is good for both your mental and physical health. Thank you for asking.

Ryder tilts her head at that. “Why wouldn’t I ask?” she asks. “You put all of this together for me. Of course I care what you think.”

SAM is silent for longer than Ryder expects. “SAM?”

Apologies, Pathfinder. I did not expect you to answer in such a manner. I do appreciate it.

“What’s going on, SAM?” Ryder asks. She looks at SAM’s avatar. It’s beautiful, in a way, almost looking like a human heart. But she knows if she reaches out, there’s nothing to touch but air. “You okay?”

Your father viewed me as a tool. One that was meant to save Ellen Ryder. Until you unlocked enough of his memories, I believed I had failed in one of my most important assignments.

“You’re more than a tool, SAM,” Ryder says. “I couldn’t do any of this without you.”

It would not be advisable, no. We do not know what might happen if you attempt to interface with Remnant technology again.

Ryder shakes her head. “Not what I mean, SAM. You’re my friend. I wouldn’t want to do any of this without you.”

And she means it. In the beginning, SAM being a part of her was terrifying. But now? SAM is a comfort, knowing that it’s always there, ready to offer advice or guidance, no matter the subject.

Even with her love life.

Thank you, Ryder. That is very good to know. You have become more than a way for me to experience the galaxy. You have become a friend as well.

“Thanks, SAM,” Ryder says softly. “That is good to know.” She clasps her hands behind her back. “So everyone is good with Jaal and me.” A sudden thought crosses her mind. “What happens next? With the tavoan?”

She doesn’t have any idea what she’s supposed to do with this new information. Besides be happy, of course. How can she not be happy?

You should speak with Jaal, to inform him that your family approves of your relationship with him. He has spoken to his true mother, so I am sure he will want to speak to you as well.

A flash of a worry comes back, even as she tries to push it away. Sahuna loves me, Ryder thinks to herself. There’s no reason to think that they’ll say anything but good things. Even so, she asks, “Any chance you know what they spoke about?”

Jaal has asked that I not listen to his conversations when you are not there with him. I have chosen to respect that request. I only engage if he has a specific question to ask me.

“Got it,” Ryder says. “Guess I’ll have to find out the old fashioned way.”

That would be advisable.

Ryder nods and turns around, hands in her pockets as she walks to the door. It opens automatically, but before she leaves, she takes one last look at SAM’s avatar and smiles.

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